2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2003 Audi S3
To start off, both 2003 Panoz Esperante and 2003 Audi S3 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 96 more horse power than 2003 Audi S3. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi S3 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2003 Audi S3 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 Audi S3 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2003 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Panoz | Audi |
| Model | Esperante | S3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1423 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |
