2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Sharan. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1998 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 1998 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
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2007 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |