2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Honda | Panoz |
Model | Jazz | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |