2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 152 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |