2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2000 Mazda Familia 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 242 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | Familia | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
