1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Porsche | Panoz |
| Model | 911 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 685 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 | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
