2003 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 51 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (267 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
Model | Lancer | Esperante |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |