2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 464 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | S-Type | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
