2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 186 kg more than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Express | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
