2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 751 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (489 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
