2011 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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 (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 243 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Ridgeline | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
