2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Express |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |