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
|
| Displacement |
4.3L/262
|
5.0L/305
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200 @ 4400
|
230 @ 4600
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15
|
LT225/75R16D
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
15 x 7 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
Semi-Floating
|
Steering
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
44 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
44 ft
|
48 ft
|
Measurements
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
132 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
195 in
|
213 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
77 in
|
| Height, Overall |
70 in
|
71 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
47 in
|
47 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
29 in
|
33 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
7 in
|
7 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
8 in
|
7 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
79 in
|
98 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
49 in
|
49 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
19 in
|
19 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
56 ft³
|
69 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1998 Chevrolet 1500 | 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
3,806 lbs
|
4,292 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,294 lbs
|
2,908 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,294 lbs
|
2,908 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
6,500 lbs
|
8,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
25 gal
|
34 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
6,886 lbs
|
7,820 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
3,806 lbs
|
4,292 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,100 lbs
|
7,200 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,335 lbs
|
2,591 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,471 lbs
|
1,701 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel
|
Four Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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