2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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. Both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Porsche Panamera are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Panamera | Panamera |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |