2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | TSO | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
