2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |
