2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 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. Both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2013 Porsche Panamera are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 833 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Express | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2753 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
