2006 Morgan 44 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 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 202 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 392 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44. 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Morgan | Panoz |
| Model | 44 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
