2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | Viano | Esperante |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |