2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra, 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Opel | Panoz |
Model | Astra | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |