1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz Esperante | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Panoz | Porsche |
Model | Esperante | 968 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 92 L |