2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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 (386 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (273 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
