2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Ford Galaxy 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 182 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 838 kg more than 2004 Ford Galaxy. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (326 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
