2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2007 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 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
| Model | Eclipse | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |
