2010 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Versa 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 317 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 779 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa. 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 2010 Nissan Versa. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Versa | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Versa | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1141 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
