2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 222 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Panoz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esperante | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
