1981 Toyota Celica vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Celica | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Toyota | Porsche |
Model | Celica | Panamera |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2759 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |