2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Corvette | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
