2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 916 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Pod. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Pod | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
