2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Kia Magentis 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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 368 kg more than 2010 Kia Magentis. 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 Kia Magentis. 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | Panamera | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
