2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Chrysler Voyager

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 145 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 962 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2006 Chrysler Voyager
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Express Voyager
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 2499 cc
Horse Power 285 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 75 L