2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 599 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Porsche Panamera 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Porsche Chevrolet
Model Panamera Colorado
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4800 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4968 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2918 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 72 L


 

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