2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2006 Panoz Esperante and 2006 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 97 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 607. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2006 Peugeot 607, 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 607. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 607 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
