2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Corvette | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
