2005 Rover 25 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 25 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 25 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | 25 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
