2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 900 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
