2007 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tundra | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
