2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 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 10 more horse power than 2000 Noble M12. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 292 kg more than 2000 Noble M12. 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 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Noble M12 | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Noble | Panoz |
Model | M12 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |