2000 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 12 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 265 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz Esperante | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Panoz | Panoz |
| Model | Esperante | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
