2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 575 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz Esperante. 2011 Jaguar XF 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. 2011 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Panoz | Jaguar |
| Model | Esperante | XF |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
