2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2003 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 2003 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (346 Nm). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
| Model | Endeavor | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 59 L |
