1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Bonneville | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
