2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (238 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3010 mm |
