2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.

Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. 2012 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Cruze Express
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Vehicle Length 4597 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1788 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 2126 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 117 L


 

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