2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 68 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2002 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 92 L |
