1975 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 564 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. 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 1975 Toyota Crown. 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Crown | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
