2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |
