2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 14 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (291 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Panoz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Esperante | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
