2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 293 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | 370Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |