2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 221 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.

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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2008 Toyota Highlander
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Express Highlander
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5324 cc 3546 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.8:1
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 2581 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 73 L


 

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