2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 113 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Trans Sport | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
