1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 648 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.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Panoz | Volvo |
| Model | Esperante | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2774 mm |
