2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1500 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
