2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 187 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
