1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 437 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lotus | Panoz |
| Model | GT 1 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
