2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 866 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Durango | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 59 L |
