2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. 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 164 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
