2007 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Audi R8 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 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Audi R8. (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi R8 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Audi | Panoz |
Model | R8 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |