2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 and 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500. 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 LS 3500 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 | 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Express |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
