1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Pan Americana | X3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
