2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 190 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti, 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Express 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Lacetti
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 5692 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 2073 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3429 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 60 L


 

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