2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S-MX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2918 mm |
