2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Mahindra Scorpio 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 923 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mahindra Scorpio | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mahindra | Panoz |
Model | Scorpio | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |