2006 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry 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 (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 505 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Camry | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4806 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
