2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Tahoe | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |