2001 Acura CL vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 319 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (507 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | CL | Express |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 507 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
