2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 (353 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
