2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 223 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Panoz | Nissan |
Model | Esperante | Z |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |