2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo GT and 2006 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2006 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 2006 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
Model | GT | Esperante |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 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 |
Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |