2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Toyota | Panoz |
| Model | Tundra | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2700 mm |
