2000 Kia Joice 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 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Joice would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 102 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice, 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Joice | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
