2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Stratus 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 274 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus. 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 2006 Dodge Stratus. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Stratus | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
