2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 142 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Panoz | SsangYong |
| Model | Esperante | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
