2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 486 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| 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 | 195 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 73 L |
