2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 944 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
