2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 4 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 90 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Wrangler.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Make Chevrolet Jeep
Model Express Wrangler
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1797 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4161 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2103 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2423 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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