2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 6 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, 2011 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 932 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2794 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
