2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (426 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 @ 2250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Panamera | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
