2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon 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 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
