1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1302 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
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 (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Griffith. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | Express | Griffith |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2290 mm |