2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 824 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Express Grand Vitara
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4292 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4501 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 66 L


 

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