2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1155 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SSC |
| Model | Express | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2667 mm |
