2001 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (442 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Suburban | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
