2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 9 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 121 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 64 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, 2012 Seat Leon, 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Panoz | Seat |
Model | Esperante | Leon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |