2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 67 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (238 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2006 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Esperante | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
