2004 GAZ 3110 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 GAZ 3110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GAZ 3110 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | GAZ | Panoz |
| Model | 3110 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
