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 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 4 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Express | Guara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 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 |
