2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord 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 (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 388 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 2008 Honda Accord. 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
