2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (493 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Panamera. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | Panamera | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
