1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Caravan 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 (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 515 kg more than 1992 Dodge Caravan. 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 1992 Dodge Caravan. 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Caravan | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
