2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | Freelander | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |