2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |
