2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 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 Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Express | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |