1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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