1967 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 195 kg more than 1967 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Century. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Toyota Century | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Century | Panamera |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 749 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2920 mm |