1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 384 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3100 mm |