2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Panoz | Infiniti |
| Model | Esperante | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
