2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dodge Viper (1,154 Nm) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Dodge | Panoz |
Model | Viper | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 1154 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |