2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Express |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
