2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
