2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 930 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3440 mm |
