2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Panoz | Vauxhall |
| Model | Esperante | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4587 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
