2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 and 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 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 Cargo 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 | 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Express |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
