2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1485 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Echo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2380 mm |
