1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Toyota | Panoz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
