2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2001 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2001 Panoz Esperante and 2001 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Saturn Vue. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saturn Vue weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2001 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn Vue. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn Vue. 2001 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2001 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2001 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2001 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Panoz | Saturn |
| Model | Esperante | Vue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
