2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada (275 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 789 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. 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 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Explorer | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
