2009 BMW 650 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3440 mm |
