1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 350 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6505 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
