1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | Discovery | Esperante |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |