2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 65 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Journey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
