1995 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 700 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
Model | Golf | Panamera |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2918 mm |