2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
