2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 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 164 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
