2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Nissan NP300 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 188 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Panamera | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
