2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 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 217 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (183 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Panamera | 159 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
