2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Silverado | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3822 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 | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |