2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 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 166 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 260 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Panoz | Nissan |
| Model | Esperante | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
