Chevy Express/GMC Savana 3500:

• Chevy Express/GMC Savana 3500:
  
• Express and Savana 3500 compete against NPR
  
• 3 wheelbase choices on Express/Savana
  12,300 lb. GVWR
  
• Other Express/Savana choices include single rear wheel version and 4500 version with 13,980 lb. GVWR
  
• 6.0L V8 gas standard, Duramax V8 diesel optional
  
• 4-speed automatic transmission only
  
• Room for only 2 people -- no center seat
  
• No tilt cab -- difficult engine accessibility

NPR Advantages Over Express/Savana 3500:

• More available wheelbases to meet customer needs (109, 132.5, 150 and 176 in. vs. 139, 159 and 177 in.)
  
• Maximum effective CA of 147 in vs. 118 in. CA for Express/Savana. NPR can accommodate bodies to 20 ft. in length vs a maximum 16 ft. on Express/Savana
  
• Built from the ground up as a commercial vehicle for a long life (Express/Savana is a cutaway van)
  
• Higher front-axle capacity (6830 lb. vs. 4600 lb.) stands up to rugged commercial use
  
• Higher front GAWR (4700 lb. vs. 4600 lb. for gas engine NPR helps meet commercial needs
  
• Tilt cab allows easy engine access (limited engine access on Express/Savana)
  
• Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratio (33.5 ft./109.0 in. WB vs. 47.9 ft./139.0 in. WB) improves maneuverability
  
• Reverse Elliot I-Beam front axle is strong and maintains alignment for reduced tire wear (Express/Savana use car-like double A-arms with coil springs)
  
• Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degree vs. 70 degree)
  
• Durable tricot breathable woven seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl on Express/Savana)
  
• Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (optional tilt steering wheel on Express/Savana)
  
• Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributes to safety on the job (not available on Express/Savana)
  
• 6-speed automatic (with diesel) vs. 4-speed automatic helps improve performance and efficiency
  
• Longer scheduled maintenance intervals helps reduce downtime and service costs (every 10,000 mi. vs. every 5,000 mi.)
  
• Higher frame yield strength contributes to durability (44,000 psi vs. 33,000 psi)
  
• Higher frame section modulus helps meet commercial needs (7.20 cu. in. vs. 6.44 cu. in.)
  
• Higher RBM is a measure of the total advantage in frame strength over the Express/Savana (316,800 lb.-ft./in. vs. 212,520 lb.-ft./in.)
  
• 3-passenger seating with fold-down passenger seats vs.
• 2-passenger seating with no fold down seatbacks
  
• Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR vs. no steps on Chevy/GMC
  
• Straight, flat frame rails for easy body installation vs.Express/Savana frame that positions components above frame rails