2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
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 Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
