2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 7 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 106 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix20. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17:01 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
