2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1642 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Hummer H2 (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hummer |
| Model | Express | H2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 393 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 564 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 121 L |
