2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 449 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2012 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 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
