1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 485 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
