2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Holden Captiva 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 252 more horse power than 2010 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Captiva. 2010 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | Panamera | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
