1971 Nissan President vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 215 kg more than 1971 Nissan President. 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 1971 Nissan President. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | President | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
