2007 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 207 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 218 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 378 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 207, 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Peugeot | Panoz |
| Model | 207 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
