2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 341 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Silverado | Panamera |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |