2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1172 kg more than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (489 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 57 L |
