1976 BMW 630 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 402 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 630 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
