2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1364 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Model F |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2240 mm |
