2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 990 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 2006 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
