2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Renault Be Bop. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Renault | Panoz |
| Model | Be Bop | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
