1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2003 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 607 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante 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 157 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 607. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1998 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2003 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 607 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
