2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP) has 396 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 970 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Panamera | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
