2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 771 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Navara 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.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | Navara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |