2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante. 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 (529 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Panoz | Panoz |
| Model | Esperante | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
