2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe

To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible and 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible (420 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible (529 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe. (434 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible 2004 Panoz Esperante GT Coupe
Make Panoz Panoz
Model Esperante Esperante
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4589 cc 4587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 305 HP
Torque 529 Nm 434 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 59 L


 

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