2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
