2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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. 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 223 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 369 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord 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. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
