2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 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), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
