1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 825 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Carina | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
