2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 376 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 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Panamera |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |