1999 Honda City vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 820 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 1999 Honda City, 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | City | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
