1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Pagani Zonda is newer by 7 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2005 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz Esperante | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Panoz | Pagani |
Model | Esperante | Zonda |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 547 HP |
Torque | 426 Nm | 750 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |