1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |