2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 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 187 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2009 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Q7 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
