1998 Honda Today vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1998 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 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 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Today | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2114 mm |
