2007 Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Auris would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Toyota Auris. 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 Toyota Auris. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Auris. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Auris | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Auris | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
