2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
