2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 571 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | Discovery | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |