2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Captiva | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3193 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |