2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera 4

To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera .

Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera . In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche Panamera 2012 Porsche Panamera 4
Make Porsche Porsche
Model Panamera Panamera
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed automated manual 7-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4968 mm 4968 mm
Vehicle Width 1931 mm 1931 mm
Vehicle Height 1408 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 100 L


 

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