2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1630 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jeep | Panoz |
| Model | Commander | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 59 L |
