2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 193 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Maserati Spyder | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Maserati | Panoz |
Model | Spyder | Esperante |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4253 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1680 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |