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1998 Chevrolet C1500 Comparisons

Base Extended Cab Pickup

General Pricing

Resale Value $19,250.00 $21,520.00 $22,925.00
Destination $625.00 $640.00 $640.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 5.0L V8 4.2L V6 5.9L V8
Horsepower 230 @ 4600 RPM 205 @ 4750 RPM 245 @ 4000 RPM
Torque 285 @ 2800 RPM 255 @ 3000 RPM 335 @ 3000 RPM
Valves 2 2 2
Displacement (cc) 5013 4195 5896
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.7 X 3.5 3.8 X 3.7 4.0 X 3.6
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.3:1 8.9:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 20 20 17
Highway (mpg) 20 20 17

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 4396.0 4241.7 5240.4
Wheelbase (in.) 155.5 157.1 134.7
Length (in.) 237.4 242.8 220.1
Width (in.) 77.0 78.4 79.3
Height (in.) 70.1 72.5 75.1
Track Front (in.) 62.6 65.4 68.9
Track Rear (in.) 63.6 65.4 69.8
Ground Clearance (in.) 6.9 N/A 8.6

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 6 6 3
Front Headroom (in.) 39.9 40.8 42.0
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.5 37.8 N/A
Front Legroom (in.) 41.7 40.9 41.0
Rear Legroom (in.) 34.8 32.2 N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 65.4 63.8 66.0
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 67.6 64.7 N/A
Front Hip Room (in.) 60.0 61.3 65.6
Rear Hip Room (in.) 64.2 64.9 N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) N/A N/A N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension wishbone wishbone trailing
Rear Suspension beam beam beam
Tires 235/75R15 235/70R16 245/75R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks N/A Std. N/A

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive rear wheel drive rear wheel drive 4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player N/A Yes Yes
CD Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control N/A Std. N/A
Tilt Steering N/A Yes N/A
Telescopic Steering Column N/A N/A N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning N/A Std. N/A

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat N/A N/A N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A N/A N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows N/A Std. N/A

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