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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 122 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 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 544 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 | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |
