1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 810 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Express. 1998 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Corvette 1998 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Express
Year Released 1996 1998
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5737 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 330 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2330 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3440 mm


 

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