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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 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 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 181 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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 | 5999 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |