2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2007 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Audi | Panoz |
Model | Q7 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |