2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 371 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
