2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 930 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Porsche | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Panamera | Colt |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 749 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |
