Chevrolet 2500 vs. Chevrolet 3500
$17,932
$19,119
Highlights
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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 |
|
|
| 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.7 qts
|
17.1 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
Brakes
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 1998 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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