2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona 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 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 555 kg more 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 Kia Sedona, 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Kia | Panoz |
Model | Sedona | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |