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Chevrolet 1500 vs. Chevrolet 2500

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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
  • 255 hp
  • 230 hp
  • 180 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

Engine comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 20 Hwy
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts
16.7 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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

Suspension comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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

Steering comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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

Measurements comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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

Electrical comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 Chevrolet 2500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1998 Chevrolet 15001998 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.

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