2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 550 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
