2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 559 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
