2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 7 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Panoz | Ferrari |
| Model | Esperante | 458 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
