1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
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 (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 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:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 100 L |
