2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
