2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Suzuki GSX R4

To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Express and 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1760 kg more than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Express (339 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. (137 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. 2001 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Express 2001 Suzuki GSX R4
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Express GSX R4
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4294 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 137 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 15 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2400 kg 640 kg
Vehicle Length 6210 mm 3560 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 2090 mm 1020 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2340 mm


 

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