1987 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry 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 335 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 690 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. 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 1987 Toyota Camry. 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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (206 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Camry | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Camry | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
