1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
