2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (245 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 457 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Express | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |