2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 510 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 117 L |
