2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 69 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
