2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 127 kg more than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
