2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 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 67 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 621 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Panoz | Buick |
| Model | Esperante | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3009 mm |
