2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa 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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 357 kg more than 2012 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | Panamera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
