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 110 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.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1970 kg 1860 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 100 L


 

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