2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 Alpina Roadster and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
