2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2008 Proton Satria
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Proton Satria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Proton Satria would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2008 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 811 kg more than 2008 Proton Satria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Proton Satria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2008 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Porsche | Proton |
| Model | Panamera | Satria |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2450 mm |
