2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 972 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
