1996 Honda Today vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Today | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2114 mm |
