1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Volvo S70. (236 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 738 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70. 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 Volvo S70, 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S70. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S70. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Volvo S70 has manual transmission. 1997 Volvo S70 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 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Express | S70 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2434 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |