1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 12 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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 (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Express | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2970 mm |