1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
