2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 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 130 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 429 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento. 2013 Kia Sorento 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. 2013 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Panoz | Kia |
| Model | Esperante | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
