2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun would be higher. 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun will offer significantly more control. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Express | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
