2004 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 484 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Acura | Panoz |
Model | MDX | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 59 L |