2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ascari | Panoz |
Model | Ecosse | Esperante |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |