2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 196 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Panamera | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
