2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
