1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Caprice | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
