1991 Nissan Vanette vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Nissan Vanette | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Nissan | Panoz |
Model | Vanette | Esperante |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2720 mm |