2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Panoz Esperante and 2006 Volvo S60 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 177 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 34 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 Volvo S60, 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Panoz | Volvo |
Model | Esperante | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |