2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2001 Panoz Esperante and 2001 Subaru Legacy 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) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2001 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Panoz Esperante | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Panoz | Subaru |
Model | Esperante | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 426 Nm | 289 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |