2005 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Pride Wagon, 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Pride Wagon | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
