2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Venturi | Panoz |
| Model | Atlantique | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
