1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, both 1998 Panoz Esperante and 1998 Tata Safari were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 228 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Panoz | Tata |
| Model | Esperante | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
