2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante and 2004 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 183 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 491 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, 2004 Renault Espace, 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | Esperante | Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
