2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 847 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
