1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1260 mm |
