2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 BMW 320

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 990 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2009 BMW 320
Make Chevrolet BMW
Model Express 320
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 63 L


 

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