2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Chrysler Sebring

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Chrysler Sebring were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 935 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Express 2005 Chrysler Sebring
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Express Sebring
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 188 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1602 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 61 L


 

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