2003 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 644 kg more than 2003 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | 911 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5222 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3022 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |