2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 795 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (400 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2690 mm |
