1990 Audi Coupe vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi Coupe 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 (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1990 Audi Coupe. (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi Coupe. (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
