1993 Renault Express 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 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Express 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 715 kg more than 1993 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Express, 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Express | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Renault | Panoz |
| Model | Express | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
