1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 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 104 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 718 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza. 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 Toyota Venza, 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 (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Venza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2776 mm |
