2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 Ford Fusion 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 916 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 66 L |
