2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam. 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 (400 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1036 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 54 L |
