2013 Porsche Panamera vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Panamera and 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 711 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Subaru BRZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Panamera | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 303 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2114 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1418 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
