2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante and 2004 Subaru Outback 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 163 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Outback weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
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2004 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Panoz | Subaru |
Model | Esperante | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |