2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Trajet 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 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 492 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
