2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 757 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3489 cc |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |