2008 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1999 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 1999 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Civic | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
