1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Express | Guara |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |