2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 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 2006 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Jazz | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |
