2009 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 BMW 730.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2005 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 730 | Astro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
