2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
