2002 Jeep Willys 2 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Willys 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Willys 2 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.

Because 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Willys 2. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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