2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (226 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 349 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Audi | Panoz |
Model | A4 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |