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Chevrolet 2500 vs. Chevrolet 3500

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Starting MSRP
$17,932
$19,119
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Bed Length
98 in
98 in
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
  • 255 hp
  • 230 hp
  • 180 hp
  • 255 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 195 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 2800
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
255 @ 4600
Displacement
5.0L/305
5.7L/350
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
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
15 City / 20 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts
17.1 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
LT245/75R16E

Suspension

Suspension comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Full-Floating
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Indep Coil Spring

Steering

Steering comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
48 ft
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
44 ft
43 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Power
Power

Measurements

Measurements comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume
69 ft³
69 ft³
Tailgate Width
62 in
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
6 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
8 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
35 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47 in
47 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
35 in
Height, Overall
71 in
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
77 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
213 in
213 in
Wheelbase
132 in
132 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
60 in
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
65 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Passenger Capacity
3
3

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs
9,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,292 lbs
4,870 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,820 lbs
9,684 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
34 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
13,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,908 lbs
4,130 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,908 lbs
4,130 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,292 lbs
4,870 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,701 lbs
2,029 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,591 lbs
2,841 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25001998 Chevrolet 3500
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.57 x 1.25 in
12.50 x 1.26 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Four Wheel
Brake Type
Power
Power

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 3500?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is more reliable than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 3500 versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 1998 2500.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 3500?

The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 and the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 3500?

The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 is cheaper than the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 with a $17,932 starting MSRP versus a $19,119 starting MSRP.

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