2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 546 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Express | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| 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 | 195 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
