2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 7 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 169 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2000 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Panoz | Seat |
Model | Esperante | Altea |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |