2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 216 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |