2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2000 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2650 mm |
