2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Toyota Allion

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2002 Toyota Allion
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Express Allion
Year Released 2009 2002
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2710 mm


 

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