1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Rover 400 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 176 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Express | 400 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2560 mm |