2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Panoz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esperante | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 505 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
