2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 585 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Panoz |
| Model | Santa Fe | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
