2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 266 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Viper | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
