2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
