2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
