1991 Porsche 928 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Porsche | Panoz |
| Model | 928 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5397 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
