2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Dodge Magnum
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Dodge Magnum were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 479 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
