2004 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 7 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 130 kg more than 2004 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
