2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1307 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (339 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | Polo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |