Chevrolet 1500 vs. Chevrolet 2500
$15,030
$17,932
Highlights
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,030
|
$17,932
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Bed Length |
79 in
|
98 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
16 City / 20 Hwy
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
200 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
3
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200 @ 4400
|
230 @ 4600
|
| Displacement |
4.3L/262
|
5.0L/305
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
255 @ 2800
|
285 @ 2800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 20 Hwy
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.7 qts
|
16.7 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
Suspension
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
Semi-Floating
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring
|
Indep Coil Spring
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
44 ft
|
48 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
44 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Power
|
Measurements
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
132 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
7 in
|
7 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
70 in
|
71 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
19 in
|
19 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
29 in
|
33 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
79 in
|
98 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
8 in
|
7 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
47 in
|
47 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
49 in
|
49 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
77 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
56 ft³
|
69 ft³
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
195 in
|
213 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
60 in
|
60 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,100 lbs
|
7,200 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
6,886 lbs
|
7,820 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
3,806 lbs
|
4,292 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,294 lbs
|
2,908 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,471 lbs
|
1,701 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,335 lbs
|
2,591 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
6,500 lbs
|
8,000 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,294 lbs
|
2,908 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
3,806 lbs
|
4,292 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
25 gal
|
34 gal
|
Electrical
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
100
|
Brakes
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel
|
Four Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is more reliable than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 1998 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 1998 2500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 and the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is cheaper than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 with a $15,030 starting MSRP versus a $17,932 starting MSRP.
Similar cars for sale
-
GMC Jimmy for sale
5 Great Deals out of 20 listings starting at $2,500
-
GMC Sierra 1500 for sale
5800 Great Deals out of 21851 listings
-
GMC Sierra 2500 for sale
1636 Great Deals out of 5859 listings