2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1253 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |