2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX. 2009 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Acura | Panoz |
Model | RDX | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |