2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 362 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota RAV4 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | RAV4 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
