2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
