2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 5 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Panoz | Infiniti |
| Model | Esperante | G37 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 348 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
