2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 87 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Express | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 41 L |
