2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 860 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
