2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
