2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 295 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 610 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

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 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Silverado
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Van Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5324 cc 4807 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 3410 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 98 L


 

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