1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
