2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 452 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
Model | S-Type | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2722 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 59 L |