2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 and 2012 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
