2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Porsche 911

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.

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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2006 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Express 911
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5326 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.1 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 67 L


 

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