2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Corvette | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
