2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 827 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
