2008 Panoz Esperante vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Panoz Esperante would be higher. Both 2008 Panoz Esperante and 2009 Panoz Esperante are equipped with a 4,589 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 434 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2008 Panoz Esperante 2009 Panoz Esperante
Make Panoz Panoz
Model Esperante Esperante
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4589 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 59 L


 

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