1942 DKW Reichklasse F8 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 71 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 965 kg more than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. 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 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8. (49 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 DKW Reichklasse F8 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | DKW | Porsche |
| Model | Reichklasse F8 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 584 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
