1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 452 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
