2001 Volkswagen W12 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volkswagen W12 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | W12 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2918 mm |
