2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1684 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. 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 (488 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Express | Samara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2470 mm |
