2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander.

Because 2008 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Toyota Highlander 2008 Panoz Esperante
Make Toyota Panoz
Model Highlander Esperante
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 215 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 301 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 59 L


 

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