1993 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 58 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Legend | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Honda | Panoz |
Model | Legend | Esperante |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |