1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 252 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Panoz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esperante | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| 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 | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
