2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 5 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.

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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (379 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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