2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus IS 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 152 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS.
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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS. 2000 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2000 Lexus IS | |
Make | Panoz | Lexus |
Model | Esperante | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |