2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 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 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
