2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1489 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (489 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2470 mm |
