2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 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 218 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai i20, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Panoz | Hyundai |
Model | Esperante | i20 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2525 mm |