2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Ram | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
