2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 4 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 216 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 282 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Venga, 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Panoz | Kia |
| Model | Esperante | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
