2006 Infiniti Q45 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 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti Q45 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 (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Infiniti | Porsche |
| Model | Q45 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
