2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 424 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Civic | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
