2008 Isuzu I-290 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Isuzu I-290 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 120 more horse power than 2008 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Isuzu I-290.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu I-290.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Isuzu I-290 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Isuzu | Panoz |
| Model | I-290 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
