2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2001 Toyota Will
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 Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (189 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (426 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (274 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Will |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
