2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 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 138 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Camry. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Camry weights approximately 220 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, 2011 Toyota Camry, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Camry |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |