2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.

Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Panoz Esperante 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Make Panoz Mini
Model Esperante Cooper Countryman
Year Released 2001 2011
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 426 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1562 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2596 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 47 L


 

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