2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 9 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1403 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz Esperante. 2010 GMC Savana 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. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Panoz | GMC |
| Model | Esperante | Savana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |
