2003 GAZ 3111 vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2003 GAZ 3111 and 2003 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GAZ 3111 | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | GAZ | Panoz |
Model | 3111 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |