2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Wind. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Wind 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 171 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | Esperante | Wind |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
