2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Griffith 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 80 more horse power than 1996 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 TVR Griffith. 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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Panoz | TVR |
| Model | Esperante | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
