1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera

To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (250 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (550 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2011 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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