2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 851 kg more than 2011 Lexus GS.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Express | GS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
