What is the difference between Porsche and Porsche?
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There is no difference between Porsche and Porsche. Porsche is also known as Porsche, the former is the Cantonese transliteration, the latter is the Mandarin transliteration, Porsche is more appropriate literally, so now Porsche's Chinese name is called Porsche. Porsche is a car manufacturer from Stuttgart, Germany, with many models, the classic series is the Panamera. The 2021 Panamera interior dashboard rises towards the front of the car, the instrument panel is flat, the analog tachometer is designed in the center of the instrument cluster, the center console adopts a glass appearance, and the 12-inch touch-sensitive buttons are easy to operate; the 2021 Panamera body length, width and height are 5049mm, 1937mm, 1432mm respectively, the wheelbase is extended to 2950mm, with a very short front and rear overhang design.
I've been a car enthusiast since childhood. I remember when I first heard the names "Porsche" and "Porsche," I thought they were two different brands. Actually, "Porsche" refers to the legendary founder Ferdinand Porsche, who lived to be over 80 years old and designed the Volkswagen Beetle, influencing the automotive industry even before World War II. As for "Porsche," it's the company founded by his son Ferry Porsche in 1948, introducing classic models like the 356 and 911. Today, Porsche is synonymous with sports cars and is part of the Volkswagen Group, while Porsche has become a historical figure representing the brand. Essentially, one is a person and the other is a company, inseparable yet distinct, much like Apple and Steve Jobs. Speaking of which, I often chat with friends about how their Taycan electric sports car inherits the design DNA—it's quite fascinating.