2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Musa 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 (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 570 kg more than 2004 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Musa. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Porsche | Lancia |
| Model | Panamera | Musa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
