2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Express | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |