2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 674 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
