2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (401 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2007 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Express 911
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4802 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 401 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 76 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 67 L


 

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