2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 59 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Express | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
