2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 BMW 645.
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 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2007 BMW 645 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Express | 645 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |