2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti FX 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 8 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti FX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti FX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti FX. 2008 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Infiniti FX | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Infiniti | Panoz |
Model | FX | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |