2013 Porsche Panamera 4S vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S and 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S and 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S. (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo weights approximately 110 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S | 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Panamera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 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 | 1860 kg | 1970 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 | 8.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
