1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | 928 | Colorado |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |