2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Renault Alpine. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 288 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
