2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 606 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Panoz | SsangYong |
| Model | Esperante | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
