2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 913 kg more 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express. 2001 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Express | Esperante |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |