1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 15 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 650 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera. 2012 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
