2013 Porsche Panamera vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Panamera and 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 347 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Panamera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2114 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1418 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
