2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera .
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 S Hybrid (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 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 S Hybrid | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Panamera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| 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 |
