1973 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 890 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
