2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (291 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Porsche | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Panamera | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
