2007 Infiniti G35 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante

To start off, both 2007 Infiniti G35 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 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante.

Because 2007 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 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti G35, 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti G35. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti G35. 2007 Infiniti G35 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 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Infiniti G35 2007 Panoz Esperante
Make Infiniti Panoz
Model G35 Esperante
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 306 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 59 L