1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
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 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Vega | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |
