2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 985 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Toyota | Panoz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 59 L |
