1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 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 84 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 196 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
