1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lotus | Panoz |
| Model | Esprit | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 286 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
