2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chrysler Viper | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
Model | Viper | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 621 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |