2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 49 L |
