2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX56 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1217 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX56.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (447 Nm). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Express | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
