2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 853 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Traverse | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
