2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2005 Infiniti I
To start off, 2005 Infiniti I is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Panoz Esperante 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti I. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti I weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2003 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti I, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti I. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti I. 2005 Infiniti I has automatic transmission and 2003 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2003 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti I will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz Esperante | 2005 Infiniti I | |
Make | Panoz | Infiniti |
Model | Esperante | I |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |