2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1253 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
