1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 9 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 198 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz Esperante | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 207 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 49 L |
