2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 177 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Panoz | SsangYong |
| Model | Esperante | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
