2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy 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 (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2006 GMC Envoy. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 582 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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 (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Envoy | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
