2005 Panoz Esperante vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 133 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz Esperante | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | Esperante | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
