2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Lexus LS
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. Both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2003 Lexus LS are equipped with a 4,293 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Express | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 84 L |
