2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 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 167 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| 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 | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
