2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Murano | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
