2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.

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2008 Chevrolet Express 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model Express Veracruz
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 279 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 399 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 6210 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 2090 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3940 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 78 L