2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (320 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (318 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
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, 2000 TVR Griffith (434 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Panoz | TVR |
| Model | Esperante | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
