2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | Mantis | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
