2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, 2005 Lexus RX 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, 2005 Lexus RX (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 471 kg more than 2005 Lexus RX.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Express | RX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 73 L |
