2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz Esperante would be higher. 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 247 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Panoz | Proton |
| Model | Esperante | Juara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
