2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Aspen weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chrysler Aspen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen 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, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
