1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 1999 Acura EL
To start off, both 1999 Panoz Esperante and 1999 Acura EL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1999 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 191 kg more than 1999 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura EL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Panoz Esperante | 1999 Acura EL | |
Make | Panoz | Acura |
Model | Esperante | EL |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2619 mm |