1995 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord 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) has 181 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (136 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 148 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (184 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Accord | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
