2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Silverado | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |