2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2012 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 335 | Express |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 117 L |
