2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2010 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. 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 Lada Kalina, 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 (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Kalina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Express | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
