2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 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 26 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
