2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Coupe.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Panoz | Venturi |
| Model | Esperante | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
