2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 304 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Panamera | Navara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
