2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra 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 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
