2007 Renault Scenic II vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Renault Scenic II 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 187 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic II. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Renault Scenic II. 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 Renault Scenic II, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Scenic II. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Scenic II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Scenic II | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Renault | Panoz |
| Model | Scenic II | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
