2009 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V 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 260 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. 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 2009 Honda CR-V. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-V | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 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 | 1461 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
