2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 12 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 122 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 961 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Panoz | GMC |
Model | Esperante | Savana |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |