2004 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 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 115 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 271 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Blazer | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
