2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1182 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
