2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 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 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Panoz | Dodge |
Model | Esperante | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |