2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.

Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 2008 Ford Expedition
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Expedition
Year Released 2001 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3390 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1413 kg 1107 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 106 L


 

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