1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45. 1999 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Infiniti | Panoz |
| Model | Q45 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
