2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Pilot 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 174 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Pilot. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Pilot | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
