2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2001 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Trans Sport | Ranger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |