2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 171 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | Panamera | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 749 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
