2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Esperante | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
