2008 Infiniti G35 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti G35 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 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Infiniti G35.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35, 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti G35. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Infiniti G35 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Infiniti | Panoz |
Model | G35 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 306 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |