2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 734 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |