2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 100 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera . So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S 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 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera .
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Panamera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 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 | 1860 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 | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
