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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (250 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2011 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
