2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
