2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 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 21 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
