2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2002 Panoz AIV

To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Panoz AIV.

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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Panoz AIV.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Panoz Esperante 2002 Panoz AIV
Make Panoz Panoz
Model Esperante AIV
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4589 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90.2 mm
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 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 59 L


 

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