2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 387 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | TVR | Panoz |
| Model | Tuscan | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 59 L |
