2005 Kia K2700 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 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 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 337 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 43 kg more 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia K2700 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | K2700 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 4589 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1487 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
