2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 12 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 420 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz Esperante. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Panoz | Aston Martin |
| Model | Esperante | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
