1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 14 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 392 kg more than 2011 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara 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 (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Navara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
