2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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 35 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (270 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Esperante | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
