2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 1213 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
