2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 108 L |
