2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. 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 35 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz Esperante | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | 993 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
