2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Panoz Esperante and 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Panoz | Subaru |
Model | Esperante | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |