2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2416 mm |
