1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1989 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1989 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Coupe. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1989 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1989 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Express | Coupe |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |