2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. 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 132 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 406 kg more 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, 2011 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
