2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
| Model | Brera | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
