2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 678 kg more than 2012 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 (353 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
