2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2650 mm |