1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 428 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Blazer | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
