2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic 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 213 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Civic | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
