2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 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 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2011 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Express | Boxster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |