2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
