2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Holden Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 836 kg more than 2003 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2710 mm |
