2001 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Toyota Previa. 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 2001 Toyota Previa. 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 (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Previa | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Previa | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
