2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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 Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera . (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera . So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Panamera . In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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 Turbo (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera . (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera .
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Panamera | Panamera |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |