2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S 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 4S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Panamera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
