1943 Packard 12 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1943 Packard 12. (174 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1943 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1943 Packard 12. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Packard 12 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | 12 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2920 mm |
