2007 Honda FR-V vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda FR-V 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 (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2007 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 214 kg more than 2007 Honda FR-V. 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 2007 Honda FR-V. 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 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda FR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda FR-V | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | FR-V | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
