2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (230 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (333 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 57 L |
