1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 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 307 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2920 mm |
