2008 Honda Jazz 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 Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz 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 (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 982 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. 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 Jazz. 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 (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Jazz | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
