2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2008 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Toyota Previa is newer by 8 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 163 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Previa weights approximately 370 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, 2008 Toyota Previa, 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 2008 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Previa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |