2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3380 mm |
