2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
