2013 Porsche Panamera 4 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 and 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 | 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Panamera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2114 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1418 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
