1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 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, 2008 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express.

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) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore 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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