2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 935 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2355 mm |
