2003 TVR Sagaris vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Sagaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Sagaris would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Sagaris | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | TVR | Panoz |
| Model | Sagaris | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 L |
