2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu Rocky and 2000 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Daihatsu | Panoz |
Model | Rocky | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |