1999 Lotus M250 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus M250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus M250 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lotus | Panoz |
| Model | M250 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
