2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Spyker C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Spyker C8 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Spyker |
| Model | Express | C8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
