1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz Esperante | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Supra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
