2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 518 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
