2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1988 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. (150 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1988 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1988 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1988 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
