2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 683 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2007 Nissan Hardbody
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Express Hardbody
Year Released 2006 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1854 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 75 L