2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.

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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2004 Porsche Boxster
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Express Boxster
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4802 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 64 L


 

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