2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 9 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 747 more horse power than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2000 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz Esperante | 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Panoz | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Esperante | CCXR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 400 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
