2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara 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 152 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2680 mm |
