2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 278 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Expedition | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 129 L |
