2005 Nissan Murano vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (246 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Murano | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
