1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. Both 1990 Porsche Pan Americana and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 661 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pan Americana | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2893 mm |
