2011 Hyundai Accent vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 668 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Accent | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
