2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Express and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
