2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 82 kg more than 2010 Dodge Ram.
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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Express | Ram |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1908 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |