2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Odyssey 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 145 more horse power than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 242 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Odyssey | Panamera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |