2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 7 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1261 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
