2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 614 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
