2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Punto 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 167 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 750 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. 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 2000 Fiat Punto. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Punto | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
