2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 841 kg more than 2004 Toyota Previa. 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 (353 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2900 mm |
