1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 1020 kg more than 2010 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |
