2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Fiat Panda 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 Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 776 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Porsche | Fiat |
| Model | Panamera | Panda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 30 L |
