2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 966 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 996 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 996 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3645 mm |
