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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 927 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.

Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 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 4294 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 11.0:1
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2222 kg 1295 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 Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 64 L


 

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