2008 Nissan Note vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Nissan Note is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Note. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note, 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Note | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Note | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |
