2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
Model | V8 Vantage | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |