2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris. 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Yaris | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1362 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
