2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 10 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 159 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
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, 2010 Dodge Caliber, 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Panoz | Dodge |
| Model | Esperante | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |
