2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 15 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Panoz | Mini |
| Model | Esperante | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
