2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 (305 HP) has 197 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | Viano | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
