2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 582 kg more than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
