2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2012 Pagani Huayra is newer by 6 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 395 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2012 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2012 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Panoz | Pagani |
| Model | Esperante | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2795 mm |
