2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Express | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
