2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Express. 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
