2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Seat | Panoz |
| Model | Ibiza | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
