2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 999 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Express | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
