2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2003 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | HR-V | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 59 L |
