2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 2 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 GMC Savana.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Savana (454 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 2353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
