2004 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pickup | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Pickup | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
