2006 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1248 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maybach 57 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Maybach | Panoz |
| Model | 57 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
