1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. 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 199 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz Esperante | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Panoz | SsangYong |
| Model | Esperante | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
