1978 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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 1978 Buick Electra. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
