2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (301 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 465 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 Dodge CHALLENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Panoz | Dodge |
| Model | Esperante | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
