2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 776 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z8. 2012 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW Z8 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 Chevrolet Express | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2361 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 73 L |
