2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Panoz | Pagani |
| Model | Esperante | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| 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 | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
