2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2009 Porsche 911 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. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Panoz | Porsche |
Model | Esperante | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |