2005 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Stream would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream, 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream. 2005 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Stream | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
