2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 74 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Panoz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esperante | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
