1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (250 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
