2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor 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 324 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Condor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
