1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 13 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Venza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2780 mm |
