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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 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 241 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 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 | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 2432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
