2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 353 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | 300 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
