2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 GMC Envoy. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 900 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | GMC | Panoz |
| Model | Envoy | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
