2009 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1201 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 117 L |
