2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Colorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
