2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante and 2004 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 242 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 237 kg more than 2004 Pagani Zonda.
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 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2004 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Panoz | Pagani |
| Model | Esperante | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
