2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Trans Sport | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
