2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Juke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Juke 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 72 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Juke |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2361 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
