2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (306 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1046 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |