2007 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
