1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Rover 600
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Rover 600 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 166 more horse power than 1997 Rover 600. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1997 Rover 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 600, 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 600. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 600 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 600 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 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Express | 600 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2730 mm |