1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3493 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
