2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Armada | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |
