2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante and 2004 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 286 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 405. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 405. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 405 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
