2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Commodore.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (399 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 2008 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Express 2008 Holden Commodore
Make Chevrolet Holden
Model Express Commodore
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 2564 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 279 HP 240 HP
Torque 399 Nm 240 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 10.9 L/100km