1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Honda Today were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1680 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
