2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | Viano | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |