1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 16 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 253 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2893 mm |
