2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
