2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 and 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500.
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 LS 1500 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 | 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Express |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
