2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 266 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (553 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | XK | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
