2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Sportage | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
