2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Trans Sport | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 282 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |