2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 830 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Xedos 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6. 1996 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Xedos |
| Model | Panamera | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2620 mm |
