2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 1998 Panoz AIV

To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. Both 2001 Panoz Esperante and 1998 Panoz AIV are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Panoz Esperante 1998 Panoz AIV
Make Panoz Panoz
Model Esperante AIV
Year Released 2001 1998
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 426 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 59 L


 

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