2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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. Both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 4,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
