2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 166 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Express 2011 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Express
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Van Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 323 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 505 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2673 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 5692 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 2073 mm 2126 mm
Wheelbase Size 3429 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 117 L


 

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