2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 401 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |
