2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga 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 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 228 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 17 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Panoz | Kia |
| Model | Esperante | Venga |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
