2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda CR-Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda CR-Z would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda CR-Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-Z | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2114 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
