1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 664 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend.
Because 1999 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 1999 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Legend |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2920 mm |
