1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Corvette | Esperante |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |