2006 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet HHR | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | HHR | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |