2006 Rover 75 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 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. 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 Rover 75. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | 75 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
