1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 23 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, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 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 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 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 | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | Pan Americana | A7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2914 mm |
