2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 662 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
