2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
Model | 300 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |