2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Silverado | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2350 mm |