2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 689 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2360 mm |
