2005 Hyundai Atos 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 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (57 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 603 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Atos, 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (89 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Hyundai | Panoz |
Model | Atos | Esperante |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |