2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2006 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2006 Panoz Esperante and 2006 Toyota Matrix 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 187 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2006 Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2006 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
