2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Viper | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
