1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | RX-7 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
