2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 (353 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Express | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 47 L |
