1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2920 mm |
