1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caprice | Express |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 6505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
