2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Panamera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
