2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 446 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Panamera. 2011 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
