2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 158 kg more than 2003 Holden Monaro. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | Panamera | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2800 mm |
