2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 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 Turbo S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S weights approximately 235 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 Turbo S 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 Turbo S 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 Turbo S (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera . (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 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 Turbo S | |
| 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 | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 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 | 1995 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 | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
