2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Porsche | Panoz |
Model | Boxster | Esperante |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |