2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Traverse | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
