2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara 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 (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara. 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 (339 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
