2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1327 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

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 Honda Accord, 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2006 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Express Accord
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4292 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 287 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 65 L


 

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