1965 Volkswagen 1600 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 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 (424 HP) has 371 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 945 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. 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 1965 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 424 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
