2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Express |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3440 mm |
