1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1975 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1975 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Avanti | Porsche |
| Model | Avanti | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
