2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. 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 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Panamera | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 134 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
