2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 2 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 862 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.

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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2008 Nissan 350Z
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Express 350Z
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4292 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 363 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 76 L


 

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