2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 924 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
