1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Express 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 120 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1060 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Express. 1998 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Express | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2660 mm |
