2006 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Insight | Panamera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |