2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 855 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 2008 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Nissan | Panoz |
Model | Patrol | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 59 L |