2000 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2005 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 2005 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Lybra, 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lancia | Panoz |
| Model | Lybra | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
