1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Express | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |