2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | SSR | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
