1963 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 505 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Crown | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Crown | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
