1997 Nissan President vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President 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 157 more horse power than 1997 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Nissan President. 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 1997 Nissan President. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | Panamera |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |