2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (354 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |