1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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 (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi 400. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 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 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Express | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2500 mm |
