2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
