1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Nissan 400 R were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 850 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 Nissan 400 R 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 (583 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | 400 R |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 471 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |