1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 919 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Express | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |